The small BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls on the bottom of the viewfinder control the brightness and contrast of the viewfinder. These controls have been set at the factory and should require no adjustment. If the brightness or contrast of the viewfinder ever does require adjustment, carefully remove the small plastic cover and use a plastic screwdriver. Make the adjustments with caution to prevent damaging the miniature controls. Replace the plastic cover.

If your camera isn't turning try charging the battery. If the battery hadn't been used in awhile the CHG indicator light on the adapter may take a couple minutes to turn on. Make sure to leave the battery on the charge adapter until the END comes on.

First, detach the battery by pressing and holding the BATTERY RELEASE button on the camcorder while sliding the battery to the left and off the camcorder. After you have the battery properly off the battery attach it by aligning the reference mark on the battery with the mark on the back of the camcorder. Then Hold the battery flush against the camcorder and slide it in the direction of the arrow, Finally, slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. The POWER indicator will light.